College BoUND Newsletter

Informational newsletter from the UND Office of Admissions

UND student overcomes obstacles

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There was a time UND student Michelle Nguyen considered dropping out. Her family had financial trouble, but the first generation student didn’t falter. It was another obstacle to overcome. Through the help of mentors and faculty at the University of North Dakota, Nguyen won a prestigious national scholarship to stay in school. She overcame injuries […]

UND is here to help you and your family

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The University of North Dakota is actively monitoring the difficult situation we all are experiencing with the coronavirus (COVID-19). During this time, we are committed to helping your student in their transition to UND in the fall. Notifications about the coronavirus, UND’s response to it or any impact on University classes or operations, will be […]

UND’s Interim President Dr. Joshua Wynne on coronavirus

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The current coronavirus situation can be confusing, nerve-racking and worrisome. After dedicating nearly half a century to the betterment of human health, UND’s Interim President Dr. Joshua Wynne has a message about the ongoing COVID-19 situation. He hopes that his words will be helpful and enlightening. Read his full letter and article here. Stay up […]

Supersize my living space, please!

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In addition to residence halls, the University of North Dakota offers apartment-style housing to freshman students. It’s called University Place, and it’s a campus favorite. Built in 2007, the four-story U Place provides cozy living with double- or single-bedroom apartments — each with a furnished living room, full kitchen and belly-up brunch counter. (Lasagna, anyone? C’mon over!) The […]

10 lucky students take home the prize

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Winner, winner, chicken dinner! Oh no, the prize was much better than that. Ten lucky students randomly were selected for $1,000 scholarships for their fall semester at the University of North Dakota. It was part of UND Admitted Student Day on February 28. Nearly 200 students and their guests attended the special daylong event that gave them their […]

The transition to UND starts now

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Now that your student is admitted to UND, they can start their transition for fall 2020. We’re here to help you through this process. If you or your student has questions be sure to reach out to your Admissions Rep. They can walk your student through the transition process step by step to make sure […]

On our Honors: Program puts students in demand

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Smart and motivated. That might just sum up some of the most recent UND freshman classes. The latest group of 1,683 students racked up an average GPA of 3.50. That makes us smile! With so many high achievers joining the UND family, now is the perfect time to tell you about our enhanced Honors Program — a program […]

Students take fast track to master’s degree

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College graduates who dream of landing a high-level job at premium pay straight out of school can increase their chances by putting an extra “M” (for master’s) on their resume. Of course, they have to earn it first. They can do just that — while also saving time and money — if they choose to […]

Freshman earns prestigious NASA internship

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Striding to the throwing circle, with all eyes upon him, Andy Samuel keeps his composure, even as the adrenaline surges. “I made the finals, and I kind of had a feeling I was going to get a big mark that day,” Samuel said. He hurled the 35-pound ball some 58 feet. It was a top-three […]

Explore a day in the life at Admitted Student Day

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Up until now, your high school student hasn’t had to think too hard about where they’ll eat, sleep, study or chill with friends for a night of popcorn and Netflix. More often than not, the answer has been right at home. It’s been pretty easy, but figuring out where home is going to be for […]